lefferts
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Should we foreigners learn to speak Khmer? by Tripophile10
Hi, You've probably had this topic before so I apologize if I'm being redundant. I have been a resident in Cambodia (Siem Reap) for about 4 years now, though I've only been tuning in here for a year. I took Khmer lessons for 8 months ...
Alex, one thing I should add - I have noticed that ordinary Khmer as used by the averge person differs from the formal Khmer you first learn perhaps even more than we are accustomed to in English. When speaking with Cambodians I often get the ... Read More
Should we foreigners learn to speak Khmer? by Tripophile10
Hi, You've probably had this topic before so I apologize if I'm being redundant. I have been a resident in Cambodia (Siem Reap) for about 4 years now, though I've only been tuning in here for a year. I took Khmer lessons for 8 months ...
I think it is really important for foreigners living in any country to make an honest effort to learn the local language. It seems especially weird for many English-speaking foreigners to be coming to Cambodia to "help" by teaching ... Read More
INTRODUCING MYSELF - In PP end of April by TravelGirl66
Hello, My name is Kimberly, from the USA, Virginia.. I'm a soon to be EXPAT, and coming to Phnom Penh the end of April 2016.. My New Adventure/Life will begin there... I plan to start my journal after my Dad, drops me off at the airport ...
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Do I need a voltage converter? by Emtweire1
Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but the husband and I will be in Cambodia (primarily PP, maybe SR for a day trip) and he has a bug up his a$$ about us getting the "right" voltage converter for the phone (Iphone 6plus) and kindles we ...
Depending on what country you are coming from you probably don't need anything. From U.S. the plugs will work fine here - Cambodian outlets are designed to take a number of types, including the plugs you mention as well as three prong plugs ... Read More
where to buy a decent quality moto helmet by lefferts
Does anyone have experience shopping for moto helmets in Phnom Penh? I am about to depart for my big trip there, and am deciding whether to bring my good Bell helmet with me or leave it in the hope that I can get a good helmet not too pricey there. ...
thanks JanKrohn ... not having any responses, I found one at one of the shops near the Russian Market already. Oh, but maybe you have another bit of advice for me - I was given an older moto by a friend, which is great, but it needs a little ... Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
Thanks Wimbleton. Don't need driver, as I can read the signs. Am already walking the neighborhood I like. thanks for helping, though. That would be good advice for someone who could not read or speak any Khmer. By the way, I have spoken to ... Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
Thanks Chantoeurn. Can you tell me the location more exactly? Read More
where to buy a decent quality moto helmet
Does anyone have experience shopping for moto helmets in Phnom Penh? I am about to depart for my big trip there, and am deciding whether to bring my good Bell helmet with me or leave it in the hope that I can get a good helmet not too pricey there. ... Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
thanks patricksully. Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
Hi Gozillaj, i haven't arrived in Cambodia yet, and will not settle on a place until I am there. Your offer is interesting, but I wasn't really looking for a roommate. I'll keep it in mind and contact you if things change. Best, Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
Thanks Spillihpleinad. Good to know there are some apartments like that. I probably won't live near the waterfront, but more like the Russian Market area. And I don't need a moto, as a friend is lending me one for my stay. But if ... Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
Ruvanes, I thought I should continue this conversation through a message directed to you, so look in your inbox. Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
no, it's 4 and a half months. I also get to go just about every year for one month with students from my school here in US on a travel study course I designed. best Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
Thanks again, Ruvanes. Iddeed, I know that market in BKK1. It's a good neighborhood there. No I am not teaching in Phnom Penh - I teach here in California, but am on a sabbatical this spring and will be a student at a Khmer language school ... Read More
Advice on finding month to month apartment rentals by lefferts
I am planning to be in Phnom Penh for 4.5 months beginning in mid-January, My impression is that this is a bit short for most apartment rentals. Am I right in thinking that most landlords are looking for leases of at least 6 months or a year? Or ...
Thanks Ruvanes. Yes, I have been many times, but always for shorter periods and never needing any housing other than guest houses. I will probably stay somewhere around Russian Market, as the school I will use is walking distance from there. ... Read More